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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.06, 3,679.32 and 809.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.06, 3,679.32 and 809.58 is: 1,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.06 : 3,679.32 = 809.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.06/3,679.32 = 809.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.06x = 3,679.32 × 809.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.06x = 2,978,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,703.89/2,453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.28

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